2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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THE GAS TANK HAS QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS THAT SCREW INTO A PLASTIC FLANGE ON EACH SIDE OF THE TANK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140125
FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING. HAVE HAD SEVERAL FUEL LEVEL STRIPS REPLACED. BMW DEALER TELLS ME THERE IS NO FIX. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20120813
WHILE RIDING ALONG A TWISTY RURAL ROAD WITH A PASSENGER THE ENGINE QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE RURAL NATURE OF THE ROADWAY AND THE PREVAILING TERRAIN, THERE WERE FEW SAFE PLACES TO PULL OVER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120718
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR EXTREMELY INACCURATE LEADING TO EXHAUSTION OF FUEL SUPPLY CAUSING STALL IN TRAFFIC. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20110420
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
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SHINKO E705 REAR TIRE, SIZE 150/70/17,APPROXIMATELY 4K MILES (ALL HIGHWAY) MOUNTED ON OEM WHEEL OF A 2009 BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE, TIRE TREAD BLOCKS ARE SEVERELY CRACKED AND SOME CRACKS WITH NOTED BULGING/SWELLING WHILE TIRE IS INFLATED TO 33PSI AS...
NHTSA ODI report, 20100627
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.
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I WAS RIDING MY 2009 BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN THE CARPOOL LANE. IT BEGAN TO RAIN SO I WENT TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER TO DON MY RAIN GEAR. I PULLED THE BRAKE LEVER TO SLOW, ONLY TO FIND I HAD NO BRAKES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20110419
SAFETY TIMELINE
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS P
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT
Campaign 10V276000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and m
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer
Campaign 13V617000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 15V141000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 10V276000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V617000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V141000 (wheels) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.